A mistake by the Dolphins at kick-off gave the Roosters a good start, and after conceding a try, the Roosters looked set to hit back with a set of six that nearly resulted in a try.

But the Roosters lost momentum, struggling to contain Dolphins' forwards.

Kawana scored a great second try with a good face ball from the talented five-eighth, and frustrated Calliope with some courageous on-line defence. Calliope was denied a try after a great cut-out pass was knocked on over the line, and failed to stop the stronger team.

Calliope coach Graeme McDonald said the Roosters had done exceptionally well given the size and mobility of their opposition.

"We're a little side, but we're a pretty gutsy little side."

He was impressed with the performances of Calliope players Bailey Watkins, Connor Claridge and Jai Hansen in the 8-0 loss.

It was a similar story for other local competitors, the Biolela Valleys, who were defeated by Bundaberg's Across the Waves.